A U.S. Space Force officer recommended the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to adopt Bitcoin as an offset strategy to prevent cyberattacks, investigating the national strategic importance of PoW systems. This grabs major attention from the markets and experts such as Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood and pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton.<\/p>\n

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U.S. Space Force Major Jason Lowery put forward a novel view of Bitcoin, extending its importance far beyond the financial field to the defense and cybersecurity areas, as per an open letter<\/a> to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Innovation Council.<\/p>\n

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Lowery believes that Bitcoin and similar proof-of-work<\/a> (PoW) protocols are of great strategic importance, urging the government to delve deeper into their potential applications. Bitcoin and its underlying technology can serve as a contemporary tool for \u201coffset strategies\u201d.<\/p>\n

The global markets including the crypto market reacted to Bitcoin adoption prospects by the US DOD. Experts have pointed out broader use cases of Bitcoin.<\/p>\n

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood noted that the Defense Department adopting Bitcoin as an \u2018offset strategy\u2019 has potential in cyber warfare and defense. She said it\u2019s a \u201csignificant proof of concept for Bitcoin!\u201d<\/p>\n

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John Deaton, a major voice in the crypto community and lawyer representing 75,000 XRP holders, also reacted to U.S. Space Force Major Jason Lowery urging the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for Bitcoin adaption. It will be a bullish case for Bitcoin and other PoW cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n

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Also Read: Bitcoin (BTC) Price Smashes Past $41,000 First Time in 18 Months, What\u2019s Next?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

BTC Price Smashes $41000<\/h2>\n

Bitcoin (BTC) price has smashed past the $40,000 psychological level with strong trading volumes. Bitcoin price is predicted to hit $45,000 in December<\/a>.<\/p>\n

BTC price<\/a> jumped over 5% in the past 24 hours, with the price currently trading at $41,446. The 24-hour low and high are $39,386 and $41,525, respectively. Furthermore, the trading volume has increased by 40% in the last 24 hours, indicating a rise in the interest of traders.<\/p>\n

Also Read: Ethereum (ETH) Price Gives A Strong Breakout Above $2,200, Next Target $3,500<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Varinder has 10 years of experience in the Fintech sector, with over 5 years dedicated to blockchain, crypto, and Web3 developments. Being a technology enthusiast and analytical thinker, he has shared his knowledge of disruptive technologies in over 5000+ news, articles, and papers. With CoinGape Media, Varinder believes in the huge potential of these innovative future technologies. He is currently covering all the latest updates and developments in the crypto industry. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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